When Kim Kardashian made the decision to don Marilyn Monroe’s iconic “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress to the Met Gala red carpet last month, it ruffled more than a few feathers.

6. Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Subway’ dress ($5.6 million) Marilyn Monroe's iconic white subway dress from The Seven Year Itch fetched over $5.6 million at a 2011 Beverly Hills auction. Created by ...

Marilyn Monroe's iconic white subway dress from The Seven Year Itch fetched over $5.6 million at a 2011 Beverly Hills auction. Created by renowned costume designer William Travilla, the dress ...